The Body Image Therapy Center (TBITC) is Washington D.C.’s premier Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) offering comprehensive and compassionate care for those with eating disorders. We’ll help you learn to accept your body and learn to love yourself from the inside out. For more information call us at (877)-674-2843 or click here to contact us.

Treatment includes:

Family therapy (optional for adult clients, required for adolescent clients)

Nutrition education and counseling

Supervision of one therapeutic meal per session

Coordination of care with an outpatient team if applicable

Treatment Team Includes:

Licensed masters or doctorate level clinicians

Registered dietitian.

Groups Include:

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Nutrition Therapy

Stress management

Mindfulness training

Art Therapy

Goal setting

Weekly meal planning

Insurance:

We are in-network with most insurances, and can often arrange single case agreements for those who do not have coverage for care with us. In most cases, you will be responsible for your deductible and co-pays.

Please call us so we can verify your insurance information. As a courtesy to prospective patients our admissions staff will, with your consent, contact your insurance carrier to obtain a quote of insurance benefits. We will share this information with you to help you make an educated decision about your treatment options and what your insurance will cover.

Our staff will also coordinate insurance coverage and payment for all treatment authorized by your insurance company.

“We need more brave men like Andrew Walen speaking out about their eating disorders to break down some of the stigmas that are barriers to effective treatments. Fat bullying and shaming are harmful and often can lead to dieting and shame which can be triggers for an eating disorder in someone who is biologically predisposed.”

Becky HenryFounder, Hope Network for Eating Disorders Caregivers

“Your kind of work — both your content and your style — are much needed in the female-crowded world of eating disorder recovery. There needs to be a movement for the normalization of men with eating disorders just as there was for women with alcoholism. And I believe you are going to be an important part of bringing that about.”

Thom RutledgeAuthor of Embracing Fear, and co-author of Life Without Ed

“Mr. Walen tells the tale of his journey from shame and self-destruction to a caring, whole individual reaching out to others to help with their pain. His writing is clear, witty and engaging. Even if you don’t have an eating disorder, his story of courage and insight is inspirational.”